What are the 5-10 top things that would make you change to a cat-only vet?

Good evening,

I wondered if I could ask all you fabulous cat-lovers out there in the ether a question.

A friend of mine is thinking of opening a feline-only veterinary practice.

The friend has asked me for my top five things which I have given him and has asked me to ask other people and although I have never been on here before I thought this might be a perfect place to find out what would make cat lovers want to go to, or move to a cat-only vets practice.

It doesn't have to be a long list just things that are important to you.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts,

Regards,

Felix 1972

1. We are a cat only household, so it would be nice to have a vet who focuses on the needs of my pet (like taking children to a pediatrician). 

2. Not being accosted by dogs in the waiting room - and this is a big one... I am frankly surprised by the how many people think it is just so cute and sweet that their dog wants to come greet me when I walk in. 

3. My cat might be more comfortable at the vet not hearing and smelling dogs outside of the exam room.

4. The cat only vet would be more likely to be charitable to cat rescue and foster situations and this would make me feel a little better about my fees.

5. I could be pretty sure my vet loved cats!  MUST LOVE CATS is a requirement for sure. 

Interestingly enough, I had to take Atticus in for a look-see and his normal vet was closed for the holidays.  A friend recommended Dr. Avok at Bay Hill Cat Hospital in Orlando and the reviews were excellent so we went.  Although I'm quite fond of my regular vet I have to confess that I felt the care and knowledge that Atticus received at Bay Hill was much more cat-centric than normal.  I intend to change to Dr. Avok permanently and have asked my old vet to transfer both of my cats' records.  Their office called to ask why and I told them exactly what I've just said, that although I loved my vet I felt that the more specialized care was prudent.

Hi MollyBlue, 

Thank you so much for those helpful comments. Very much appreciated.

Regards, 

Felix

This is easy for me since we take our boy to a feline only specialty practice.  We have had a dog in the past and the difference between a cat/dog practice vs a cat only one is huge.  For one, unfortunately we discovered some vets have more expertise with dogs than cats.  Second, the atmosphere/noise level at a cat only practice is so much more peaceful.  I love dogs as well but cats are in carriers at the vet, not on a leash and sniffing/barking at other pets.   Third, and probably the most important to me, a feline specialist is just that, extremely knowledgeable with feline care and needs.  Fourth, you know that the other clients in the waiting room are cat lovers too and you don't have to endure snarky or negative comments about cats. Fifth, is about me, i.e. I feel more at ease going to a feline only specialist.

If we had an All Cat vet near by, I would have used that vet regarding if heard good recommendations from reputable sources.